Nutrition

Tangerine: One small tangerine contains around 40 calories, with 7 grams of sugar and 9 grams of carbs.

Clementine: A small clementine has 35 calories, with approximately 7 grams of sugar and 9 grams of carbs. It also has 60% of your daily recommended vitamin C dosage.

Orange: A medium-sized orange contains around 47 calories, with roughly 11 grams of carbs and 9 grams of sugar. It contains 18% of your daily recommended fiber supply and is a great source of vitamin C, thiamin, folate, and potassium.

Benefits

Tangerine: Tangerines are great sources of vitamin C, like all citrus, but they also contain a good amount of fiber, to help with digestion, and potassium, which supports muscle repair and low blood pressure.

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